Andrew Wyeth signed /Canby The Brandywine/ duPont/ Revolutionary War Chester Co.

Description: This exquisite book is signed by artist Andrew Wyeth and author Henry Seidel Canby. The book was published in 1941 and a special limited edition of 650. This copy is number 612. " The Brandywine" is a true gem for collectors of historical literature and collectors of Andrew Wyeth. The hardcover edition of "The Brandywine" was published by Farrar & Rinehart and delves into the character of the Brandywine River waterway that runs through the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania and flows into Delaware. In detail, the book delves into the Native Americans who lived on the banks of the Brandywine known as The Lenape tribe. Canby describes the military aspects of the Revolutionary War in Chester County where the largest land battle of the war took place in Chadds Ford. Chester County's Quaker history is also covered. Without the power of the Brandywine River, the DuPont powder mills would not have existed and grown into an industry that shaped the World. The author has masterfully portrayed the topics with vivid descriptions. It is a must-have for any collector of antiquarian and collectible books. The Wyeth family, born and raised on the banks of the Brandywine, became the generational family of artists who have defined American Art. In 1941 at the age of twenty-four, Andrew Wyeth took on this project of illustrating Henry Canby's book, it was his first leap into the public eye. Of course, Wyeth went on to become one of the most recognized artists in the World. This book is crisp and clean. Its pages are without creases or dog ears. It has been protected by a Gaylord Mylar book jacket for decades. Minor chipping can be seen on the cover most notably at the top left corner. Front inside bookplate exhibits a split as shown and does not affect the entire spine. The $2.50 price has not been clipped. I have been using a Christmas card as a book mark. The card is signed " Betsy and Andy" in Betsy's hand. The buyer can have the card as I want them to stay together.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Unionville, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-09T19:01:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD